Georgetown Public Library
| Address: | 402 W 8th St, Georgetown, TX 78626, USA |
| Phone: | +1 512-930-3551 |
| Site: | library.georgetown.org |
| Rating: | 4.5 |
| Working: | 9AM–8PM 9AM–8PM 9AM–8PM 9AM–8PM 9AM–6PM 9AM–5PM 12–5PM |
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Rachel Frey
Georgetown Public Library does a great job of bridging the gap between a library and a community center. GPL is a place to people-watch, hang out, drink coffee, and view art in addition to checking out books and movies. For people who are concerned about the noise, the upstairs stacks and adjacent study rooms have plenty of room and have never been too loud for me. The library puts on wonderful events, concerts, and childrens activities throughout the year and there is always something happening. I will say that the selection is slightly lacking compared to the Round Rock Public Library or the Austin Library System, but GPL does appear to be adding to their collection slowly but surely. I have also applied for a TexShare card to utilize the collections from other area libraries. GPL is undoubtedly my favorite local library and I look forward to bringing my family here for many years to come.
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June Cannon
I have used several Libraries in the Central Texas area and the Georgetown Library is the best of all of them. The friendly staff & volunteers, The selection AND the fact it is not quiet, stuffy and formal is the reason I love it so much. If you have to have quiet go to your bedroom shut the door or go to Cedar Park Library they are always shushing people, or Austin Library they are so formal & very nice. The Georgetown Library is very homey, The staff and volunteers are the best!!!!
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Daniel Hurley
The only "negative" comments made here relate to noise. Ive never felt that it was too noisy. This is a really great place for everyone in the community. It has great programs and facilities for children, teens, and adults. Ive never seen a more friendly library, and I feel fortunate to have this kind of welcoming place where I live. For those who simply want a "quiet place to study," Id suggest a library or study area at Southwestern University, which is not far away.
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Charles Chenoweth
Fantastic, active library. I use it frequently - when testing / re-certifying professional licenses. The only negative is the lack of an adequate number of study rooms. Those available, can only be reserved for a very limited number of hours. You can study in the history room, although they will not allow you to close the door, which is just adjacent to the circulation desk. Volunteers and librarians rarely attempt to hold their voices down / whisper.
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Keli Jamison
We love it! The childrens programs are wonderful! My son is 15 months old and we just love going to play and interact with the other kids. They of course have a large selection of books, but also have puzzles, legos, a jeep to climb on, and other fun activities. We enjoy family story time and baby bounce the best. Such a great place!
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Marc Heard
Great place with variety, art, functions, and good people. They do have study rooms, for those of you complaining otherwise, and Ive never heard it being excessively loud, but I only come here twice a week.. and sometimes you have to ASK for help - but this isnt a department store.
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Jason Massey
I agree with Jose. It shouldnt be called a library if it has this much noise. Community center is more like it. Ive gone to McDonalds restauraunts that are quieter than this place. I guess the management is afraid no one would come if they enforced traditional library rules.
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Brionne Griffin
This is a very well-organized, clean library with helpful staff. They have an excellent selection of books, movies, etc., plus ebooks and audiobooks available to download online. If you read yourself hungry, theyve got you covered with a quaint cafe in the front corner.
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Sayge Bell
I absolutely love it here. Ive been coming to GPL since before it was this building, it used to be the little one next to it, its so cool what they did with it. I love the staff to death and the people I see there are delightful. The librarys my second home!
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Cassie Schermbeck
The Georgetown Public Library typifies everything that I love about living in small town Georgetown after moving here from a large metroplex. The librarians are so helpful and the environment is fun and inviting. I love that you can borrow a bike & helmet!
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Jose Pena
Extremely noisy! Very few study rooms and the librarians/staff are loud and annoying. But thats how it is here because "its not an academic library." If youre looking for a good place to study/read youre better off in an elementary playground.
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bill boyd
much too noisy for a library. the head librarian should have a sign near the computers , "Quiet Please, its a library not a chat room."
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Dawn LWR
I love practically everything about it, except the noise. If you want quiet you have to rent a room and thats just ridiculous.
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Michael Leeds
We are blessed to have such a nice, new, spacious library in a town of our size -- a real gem!
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Raul Espinoza
This place is amazing. Sooo much more than meets the eye. Dont judge a book by its cover
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Jo Castillo
A great community library and always has wonderful art exhibits and other cultural events.
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CH Hut
My favorite library, comparing to north Austins, Cedar Park, and Leander
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J Jones
Nice place to study snd get some computer work done. Staff is helpful.
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Steven McQuade
Its like everything else in Georgetown, first class, no complaints.
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Pat Smith
The staff has always gone out of their way to be helpful!
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Austin Lambert
This place is so fun
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Huacheng Zhang
Wonderful
